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John Emery Rail Heritage Trust

The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum proudly highlights support from the John Emery Rail Heritage Trust, whose generous grants help preserve our nation’s railroad legacy. Through these vital contributions, the museum continues to restore and showcase authentic railcars like the Pullman Maitland, offering an immersive look into the golden era of passenger rail travel. These updates not only enrich our collections but also serve to educate the public and rail enthusiasts alike about the enduring importance of historical preservation, engineering craftsmanship, and American transportation heritage. Follow this tag to explore how philanthropic partnerships advance the museum’s mission to celebrate, preserve, and share the remarkable stories behind every journey.

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TVRM Awarded Grant for Maitland Restoration

Honoring the Past: TVRM Receives Grant for Maitland Restoration The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) is proud to announce it has received a generous $20,000 grant from the John Emery Rail Heritage Trust. This funding will significantly contribute to the restoration of the Pullman sleeping car Maitland, a 12-1 configuration sleeper car that once epitomized…

April 10, 2023

Posted in: Behind-the-Scenes At TVRM, Historic Preservation, Railroad History And Heritage

Revitalizing Rail History: TVRM’s Transformation of Dining Car #899 Bolstered by John Emery Rail Heritage Trust Grant

TVRM Gratefully Acknowledges John Emery Rail Heritage Trust Grant We are deeply appreciative to have been awarded a grant of $20,000 from the John Emery Rail Heritage Trust. Notably, half of this grant, amounting to $10,000, was received in mid-2022. This generous funding is instrumental in facilitating numerous enhancements to the dining car #899, known…

March 21, 2023

Posted in: Behind-the-Scenes At TVRM, Railroad History And Heritage